Prime Target: First-look, Release date, Episodes, & more About Leo Woodall & Quintessa Swindell-led Thriller Apple TV+ Series

Apple TV+ is bringing a suspenseful new thriller to the screen in 2025 with Prime Target, led by Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. This series will draw viewers into an intricate world of conspiracies, puzzles, and powerful secrets. 

The latest buzz surrounding Prime Target hints at an immersive storyline. The intense first-look images, which reveal Woodall's character fully immersed in his role as a brilliant mathematician, while Swindell appears as a determined NSA agent, support that buzz. Apple TV+ has already shared a glimpse into the show's captivating setting and atmosphere, building high expectations for what’s to come.

Curious about the mysteries Prime Target will unravel? We've gathered all the exciting details about this new Apple TV+ thriller—from its plot twists to the key cast members. Get ready to explore a world where math meets mystery, and check back for updates as we uncover even more about this thrilling series.

Release date & Where to Watch

The eight-episode series Prime Target will launch worldwide on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, with a two-episode premiere. After that, a new episode will be released weekly every Wednesday, concluding on March 5, 2025.

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Plot

In Prime Target, Edward Brooks is a gifted mathematician on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery in prime number patterns—potentially unlocking access to every computer worldwide. However, his work attracts a shadowy adversary determined to sabotage him before he achieves his breakthrough. 

His path crosses with NSA agent Taylah Sanders, assigned to monitor his every move. As they delve deeper, Edward and Taylah uncover a complex conspiracy that places him at the center of a high-stakes mystery threatening global security.

Who’s in the cast of Prime Target?

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• Leo Woodall (The White Lotus, Vampire Academy) as Edward Brooks
• Quintessa Swindell (Black Adam, Master Gardener) as Taylah Sanders
• Stephen Rea (The Crying Game) as Professor James Alderman
• David Morrissey (Sherwood, The Walking Dead)
• Martha Plimpton (A Town Called Malice)
• Sidse Babett Knudsen (Borgen) as Professor Andrea Lavin
• Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)
• Harry Lloyd (Game of Thrones)
• Ali Suliman (Paradise Now) as Dr. Akram Nizar
• Fra Fee (Lost Boys & Fairies) as Adam Mellor
• Joseph Mydell (The Eternal Daughter) as Professor Raymond Osborne
• Aso Sherabayani as Hameed Salman
• Sofia Barclay as Safiya Zamil
• Daisy Waterstone as Fiona Carey
• Tom Stourton as Ricky Olson
• Rod Hallett as Brian Brooks
• Maanuv Thiara as Dr. Charan Nathoo
• Caroline Faber as Professor Florence Parker-Lee
• Tim Faraday as Keith Wyatt

Episode Schedule

• Season 1 Episode 1 (Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 2 (Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 3 (Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 4 (Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 5 (Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 6 (Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 7 (Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 8 (Wednesday, March 5, 2024)

Is There a Trailer for Prime Target?

No trailer is available yet, but we’ll update this page as soon as one is released.

When and Where did Prime Target film?

Filming for the first season wrapped in April 2023. Principal photography started in Windsor in May, and additional scenes were shot in London. There was also an August 2023 shoot in Cambridge.

Behind the Scenes

Prime Target is an Apple TV+ thriller produced by New Regency and Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions. Created by Sherlock writer Steve Thompson, the series is directed by Brady Hood (Top Boy, Great Expectations). Hood also serves as executive producer, alongside Thompson, Laura Hastings-Smith, Ridley Scott, Ed Rubin, and other key industry figures.